Acts 12:22 describes how the crowd loudly praised King Herod, declaring, “It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.” The people were claiming that Herod’s speech sounded divine rather than human.
In this scene, King Herod is addressing a public gathering, and the people respond with an enthusiastic shout, giving him honor far beyond what is due to a human leader. Their words suggest they see Herod as more than a man, which sets the stage for what follows in the story—God’s response to such blasphemous praise. This moment highlights the dangerous flattery and misplaced worship directed at a ruler instead of God.